Meanwhile, Van Persie has a question mark hanging over his own Manchester United future, saying the club must evaluate a strange and difficult situation, as per ESPN.

In 25 Premier League appearances this season the Netherlands international scored just 10 goals, so, like Falcao, his form was reflected in a poor season and has put his future in doubt. Injuries have been an issue, too, but even when he played, at times, the 31-year-old looked disinterested.

Dale O’Donnell

Dale O’Donnell is a freelance journalist and founder of Manchester United blog Stretty News. He has previously conducted interviews with former footballers such as Gary Neville, Jason McAteer and Mikaël Silvestre. Dale’s work has been published on outlets such as the Guardian, Daily Mail, Telegraph, Sky Sports and more.